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Trump and Vance launch $25M whistleblower program for government fraud tips

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President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are launching a $25 million whistleblower program, the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program (WHIP), to encourage tips about suspected government fraud. Individuals who provide tips leading to a fraud conviction or significant enforcement action can receive up to $30,000. The program, administered by the Justice Department, is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to combat the abuse of federal funds and programs. AI

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Trump and Vance launch $25M whistleblower program for government fraud tips

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · The Associated Press, Darlene Superville ·

    Tipsters for suspected government fraud can get up to $30,000 under a $25 million whistleblower program Trump and Vance are set to announce

    Trump has pushed to eliminate fraud throughout the government, establishing a task force in March and putting Vance in charge of it

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